The music of Nick Balaban is heavily influenced by his experience gigging all over the world and recording with reggae, rock, r&b, jazz artists, from Culture to Ray Charles to David Murray. His songwriting reflects Allen Toussaint, Randy Newman, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan.

Michelle Zangara, vocalsEvgeny Sivtsov, pianoBen Meigners, bass

Akiko Horii, percussionJim Funnell, piano/keys

World jazz African inspired duo AfuriKo was born in Paris in 2010, of the encounter between Japanese percussionist Akiko Horii and Anglo-French pianist and composer Jim Funnell. For AfuriKo, their new album Style represents a true shamanic journey, the quest for a unified voice, one that integrates jazz harmonies, the freedom of improvisation and spellbinding West African grooves.

Fima Chupakin, pianoMarty Kenny, bassJon Sheckler, drums

John Lander is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and music director. John performs regularly throughout the city and also works as a dance accompanist at the Juillard School, Columbia University's Barnard College and the Mark Morris Dance Group. Every Sunday evening, John hosts an open-invitation jazz jam session at Caffe Vivaldi. Bring your instrument, your friends and join in! No cover.

Hosted by Bert Lee

Soulful New York City based songbird Danielle Gasparro returns to her beloved artistic nest at Caffe Vivaldi to bring 2016 to a passionate close with a very special month-long residency. Performing every Tuesday eve by the fire, Danielle will be joined by an illustrious lineup of musical guests in presenting a dynamic mix of signature tunes from her expansive catalog, new material, and inspired covers that have both influenced her expression and informed her magnetism as a performing songwriter of immense depth and originality. These weekly sojourns of song are not to be missed—come raise a cup of kindness, escape the dust of daily life and let this captivating chanteuse escort you to the vital juncture of meaning and reverie that only music has the map to.

Hosted by Andy Mac

John Lander is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and music director. John performs regularly throughout the city and also works as a dance accompanist at the Juillard School, Columbia University's Barnard College and the Mark Morris Dance Group. Every Sunday evening, John hosts an open-invitation jazz jam session at Caffe Vivaldi. Bring your instrument, your friends and join in! No cover.

Hosted by Joe O'Rourke and Kevin Shoemaker.

Caffè Vivaldi was founded in the early eighties as a listening room for classical music. Following the legendary coffeehouse tradition of Vienna, we invite you to enjoy a relaxed program of classical music over dessert, good company and a nightcap!

Denise amazes and delights audiences from around the world with her warmth, unique artistic expression and exquisite musicality. Her music, rich with emotion and Latin-American textures, speaks to the human ear and heart, allowing concertgoers and listeners to experience commonalities of human experience transcending all cultural barriers. Through her music Denise strives to bring the harmony, warmth and joy embodied by Brazilian culture to the world.

Denise amazes and delights audiences from around the world with her warmth, unique artistic expression and exquisite musicality. Her music, rich with emotion and Latin-American textures, speaks to the human ear and heart, allowing concertgoers and listeners to experience commonalities of human experience transcending all cultural barriers. Through her music Denise strives to bring the harmony, warmth and joy embodied by Brazilian culture to the world.

Denise amazes and delights audiences from around the world with her warmth, unique artistic expression and exquisite musicality. Her music, rich with emotion and Latin-American textures, speaks to the human ear and heart, allowing concertgoers and listeners to experience commonalities of human experience transcending all cultural barriers. Through her music Denise strives to bring the harmony, warmth and joy embodied by Brazilian culture to the world.

Denise amazes and delights audiences from around the world with her warmth, unique artistic expression and exquisite musicality. Her music, rich with emotion and Latin-American textures, speaks to the human ear and heart, allowing concertgoers and listeners to experience commonalities of human experience transcending all cultural barriers. Through her music Denise strives to bring the harmony, warmth and joy embodied by Brazilian culture to the world.

Denise amazes and delights audiences from around the world with her warmth, unique artistic expression and exquisite musicality. Her music, rich with emotion and Latin-American textures, speaks to the human ear and heart, allowing concertgoers and listeners to experience commonalities of human experience transcending all cultural barriers. Through her music Denise strives to bring the harmony, warmth and joy embodied by Brazilian culture to the world.

With Pablo Aslan

Soulful New York City based songbird Danielle Gasparro returns to her beloved artistic nest at Caffe Vivaldi to bring 2016 to a passionate close with a very special month-long residency. Performing every Tuesday eve by the fire, Danielle will be joined by an illustrious lineup of musical guests in presenting a dynamic mix of signature tunes from her expansive catalog, new material, and inspired covers that have both influenced her expression and informed her magnetism as a performing songwriter of immense depth and originality. These weekly sojourns of song are not to be missed—come raise a cup of kindness, escape the dust of daily life and let this captivating chanteuse escort you to the vital juncture of meaning and reverie that only music has the map to.

Hosted by Bert Lee

John Lander is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and music director. John performs regularly throughout the city and also works as a dance accompanist at the Juillard School, Columbia University's Barnard College and the Mark Morris Dance Group. Every Sunday evening, John hosts an open-invitation jazz jam session at Caffe Vivaldi. Bring your instrument, your friends and join in! No cover.

Singer, guitarist and composer Denise Reis was born in Belo Horizonte, the capitol of the state of Minas Gerais (the second largest state by population, and the fourth largest by area) in southeastern Brazil.

Denise began studying guitar at age 10 and attended Julia Pardini’s Choral Association. Four years later, in 1986, she was invited to take part in a European tour. As her musical career progressed...

Hosted by Bert Lee

John Lander is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and music director. John performs regularly throughout the city and also works as a dance accompanist at the Juillard School, Columbia University's Barnard College and the Mark Morris Dance Group. Every Sunday evening, John hosts an open-invitation jazz jam session at Caffe Vivaldi. Bring your instrument, your friends and join in! No cover.

A new indie scene full of energetic, hip singer-songwriters is rising in Greenwich Village. Musicians from all walks of life, informed by the music of the sixties, are creating an entirely new genre. “Greenwich Village Showcase” features some of the best up-and-coming singer-songwriters in NYC in an intimate, music-focused environment. Come listen to a variety of sounds and styles, relax, and enjoy great eats and drinks.

World jazz African inspired duo AfuriKo was born in Paris in 2010, of the encounter between Japanese percussionist Akiko Horii and Anglo-French pianist and composer Jim Funnell. For AfuriKo, their new album Style represents a true shamanic journey, the quest for a unified voice, one that integrates jazz harmonies, the freedom of improvisation, and spellbinding West African grooves